Nigeria’s Central Bank mandates bank linkage for all crypto P2P payments
Nigeria’s Central Bank requires all cryptocurrency peer-to-peer transactions to be linked to verified bank payments under new rules.
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AI
Absa cuts debt review time from four days to one using AI
Absa uses AI to reduce debt review application processing from four days to one, improving efficiency and customer experience.
AI
Ocient raises $100m to boost enterprise agentic AI platform
Chicago-based Ocient secured $100 million in Series C funding to accelerate its AI data analytics platform for large-scale enterprise use.
AI
AI-powered appliances face infrastructure hurdles in Africa
Unstable power and limited internet access could delay AI appliance adoption in Africa, despite growing interest from manufacturers.
AI
Humble Robotics raises $51 million to develop autonomous freight trucks
Humble Robotics secured $51 million in Series A funding to advance autonomous electric trucks for regional freight, aiming for a 2027 commercial launch.
Tech
African startups use US for fundraising, UK for licences, UAE for operations
A study of 100 African tech firms shows US leads in incorporation, UK in licences and teams, UAE in operations.
AI
Kalepa raises $75m to expand AI insurance software
Kalepa secured $75 million in Series B funding to grow its AI platform for insurance underwriting and enter new markets.
AI
Kenya leads East Africa in youth AI readiness, ranks 22nd in Commonwealth
Kenya tops East African Community countries in youth AI readiness, scoring 48.7 and ranking 22nd among 56 Commonwealth nations.
Tech
Web3Bridge shifts focus from developer training to startup incubation
After seven years training blockchain developers, Nigerian firm Web3Bridge launches a founder residency to support African tech startups.
AI
Sentra raises $150 million to secure enterprise data from AI agents
Sentra has raised $150 million led by Capital One Ventures to protect enterprise data from AI agents. Its platform identifies sensitive data and restricts...
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South African manufacturer scales output for global satellite industry
A Somerset West company is scaling production for the global space industry, with hardware already used on over 2,500 satellite missions worldwide.
Business
US backs Phalaborwa rare earths project with $50 million
The rare earths project in Phalaborwa receives $50 million investment to support a sustainable mineral supply chain.
Environment
Great Green Wall post frames Africa’s land restoration drive
The Great Green Wall is transforming the Sahel with its efforts against land degradation and promoting sustainable development.
Business
South Africa Secures Duty-Free Access to China Under CAEPA From May 2026
South Africa has signed a new trade deal with China to help local products reach more buyers overseas.
Tech
Wits Physicist Advances Quantum Internet Project in South Africa
South Africa’s quantum internet project led by Wits physicist Andrew Forbes could transform national infrastructure, offering speeds millions of times faster than today.
Tech
Kenya and Ghana Confront Toxic E‑Waste Dumping in Landmark Policy Brief
Examine the crisis of toxic e‑waste dumping in Kenya and Ghana and the urgent need for enforcement of recycling laws.
Health
Africa CDC Launches SPARK–NCD Programme to Confront Rising Burden of Chronic Diseases
The Africa NCD surveillance initiative responds to critical health challenges like hypertension and diabetes via the SPARK-NCD Programme.
Health
WHO Issues New Guidelines on Diagnostic Tools to Accelerate TB Detection
World TB Day highlights the urgent need for better diagnostics. Discover the WHO's new guidelines for rapid tuberculosis detection.
Environment
World Bank approves $240m for coastal protection and blue‑economy jobs in Benin and Mauritania
World Bank funding of $240 million aims to strengthen coastal resilience and create jobs in Benin and Mauritania.
Tech
Tanzania Parliament Urges Acceleration of ICT Backbone to DR Congo
Tanzania’s Parliamentary Committee on Infrastructure has urged government to fast‑track the National ICT Backbone extension into DR Congo.
Business
Mali Shares $33 Million in Gold Revenue with Local Communities
Mali gold revenue distribution now directs $33 million to local communities for essential infrastructure projects.
Business
Dangote Refinery to Host Africa’s Largest Detergent Feedstock Plant
Aliko Dangote announces Africa’s largest detergent feedstock plant at the Dangote Refinery, set to produce 400 000 tonnes of LAB annually.
Tech
Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered a 4,300‑year‑old intact mummy at Saqqara
Archaeologists uncover a 4,300‑year‑old intact mummy at Saqqara. The discovery has people debating on grave ethics and cultural preservation. #Egypt #Saqqara #Archaeology
Business
Lobito Corridor records first 99.7% pure copper shipment from DRC
The Lobito Corridor has completed its first 99.7% pure copper shipment from the DRC, signalling a major shift in African mining logistics.
Business
R581bn electronics giant Haier launches in South Africa
Haier South Africa launch marks the entry of a global appliance leader into the competitive South African market.
Business
Burkina Faso Completes First Phase of Ouagadougou–Bobo Dioulasso Highway
Burkina Faso completes Phase I of the Ouagadougou–Bobo Dioulasso highway. 332 km of right‑of‑way cleared in 60 days.
Business
China to Remove Tariffs on Most African Imports in Major Trade Shift
China Africa tariff removal brings opportunities and concerns. Understand the impact on African exports to China before May 1.
Environment
Access to electricity in Africa through solar micro-grids
Access to electricity in Africa is advancing with solar micro-grids, offering new solutions for towns, villages and businesses.
Business
Africa rare earths project secures $20m state backing
The Africa rare earths project in Northern Cape gets $20 million investment to support critical mineral production by 2030.
Business
Nigeria to overtake South Africa in global growth contribution
Nigeria is projected to become Africa’s top contributor to global economic growth in 2026. New IMF estimates show Nigeria rising ahead of South Africa.
Business
Ghana’s cocoa export earnings surge to $3.9bn in 2025
Ghana’s cocoa export earnings surged to $3.9bn in 2025, more than double 2024 levels, driven by higher prices and export volumes.
Tech
Zanzibar receives first 10 electric buses at Malindi Port
Zanzibar electric buses arrive, marking the start of the Zan Bus project aimed at modernizing public transport in Zanzibar.
Tech
Addis Ababa to host World Internet Conference in September, first time outside China
World Internet Conference Addis Ababa will host the global tech summit in September, the first time the event is held outside China.
Business
Bugesera International Airport: Rwanda’s $2 Billion Bet on Aviation
Rwanda invests $499 million to accelerate Bugesera International Airport, a $2 billion project with Qatar Airways.
Business
Ethiopian Airlines Expands Fleet with Nine New Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Ethiopian Airlines confirms order of nine Boeing 787 Dreamliners to boost long-haul travel and modernise fleet.
Business
Morocco breaks ground on Africa’s largest car tire factory in Driouch
Morocco has started building what will become Africa’s largest car tire factory. Work is underway in the Betoya Industrial Acceleration Zone in Driouch province.
Tech
Telecom Namibia announces N$2.3 billion investment to upgrade national network
Telecom Namibia network upgrades will receive N$2.3 billion to expand fibre, improve mobile speeds and cut telecom prices in 2026.
Business
CHERY TAKES OVER NISSAN’S ROSSLYN PLANT AS LOCAL MANUFACTURING SHIFTS
Chery takes over Rosslyn plant, transforming South Africa's automotive industry and ensuring job security for employees.
Business
Ghana’s multidimensional poverty rate falls for third consecutive quarter
Ghana's multidimensional poverty rate continues to decline. Discover the latest statistics and improvements in living conditions.
AI
Africa adopts AI-driven healthcare as Gates, OpenAI back $50m rollout
Africa is scaling AI-driven healthcare as the Gates Foundation and OpenAI launch a $50m programme targeting clinics and workforce shortages.
Business
Ghana to refine gold locally in bid to capture more value
Ghana plans to refine gold locally from February 2026 to boost exports, jobs and revenue as it moves away from raw gold shipments.
Business
Gold overtakes coffee as Uganda’s top export after 76% surge to $5.8bn
Uganda’s export profile has undergone a major shift after gold exports jumped 76% in 2025 to $5.8 billion , overtaking coffee as the country’s largest source of foreign‑exchange earnings.
Environment
Africa’s biggest plastic recycler to build $60m Nigeria plant for 100,000‑tonne waste stream
Africa’s largest plastic recycler invests $60m in a Nigeria plant to process 100,000 tonnes a year and make food‑grade rPET by July 2026.
AI
Masakhane Hub Announces Funding to Boost AI for 50 African Languages
Masakhane Hub launches funding to support AI datasets for 50 African languages and improve digital inclusion across the continent.
Business
Vodacom named Africa's Top Employer for third year running
Vodacom Group named Africa’s Top Employer for a third consecutive year by the Top Employers Institute, recognised for innovation and ethical AI.
Business
The BRICS Shift: Africa’s Place in a Changing Global Economy
Africa is entering a decisive moment in global economics. For decades, international trade has been shaped by institutions and systems largely centred around Western economies.
Business
BRICS Pay: What it is and how it works
BRICS Pay is a digital system that lets BRICS nations make cross‑border payments using their own currencies.
Environment
Cameroonians turn to eco‑charcoal as clean cooking gains momentum
Eco‑charcoal is gaining ground in Cameroon as households seek cleaner, safer and more sustainable cooking alternatives amid deforestation and health risks.
Business
Ethiopia Begins Building Africa’s Largest Airport in Bishoftu
Ethiopia has begun building Bishoftu International Airport, set to handle up to 110 million passengers a year and become Africa’s largest aviation hub.